Joseph D Baker Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyFrederick, Maryland · EIN 52-6039040 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$128K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Frederick Partnership | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $20,000 |
| Friends of Baker Park | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $20,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $11,000 |
| Mcdaniel College | Westminster, MD | To give back to local community | $10,000 |
| Religious Coalition | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $6,000 |
| The Arc of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $6,000 |
| Frederick County 4H Riding | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Days End Horse Farm Rescue | Lisbon, MD | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Frederick | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $5,000 |
| Community Living | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Advocates for Homeless Families | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $4,000 |
| Frederick Children Chorus | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Maryland School for the Deaf | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Friends Rescue Mission | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $3,000 |
| Ship | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Coipp | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Color on the Creek | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation 2Nd | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
| Aarch Society | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
| Heritage Frederick | Frederick, MD | To give back to local community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523209349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6039040
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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